Research Interest：
- Language Assessment Literacy, English Language Teaching, Assessment for Learning, Curriculum Development, Higher Education Quality Assurance
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Q1x4AvoAAAAJ&hl=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kol-rotha-78a881a3/
Education：
- Research Student, Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies (GSICS), Kobe University, Kobe, Japan (April 2026 – Present)
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in English, Institute of Foreign Languages (IFL), Royal University of Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia (2011–2015)
- Bachelor of Arts in Economics, University of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, Cambodia (2012–2015)
Experiences：
Professional Experiences:
- Quality Assurance Coordinator, University of Puthisastra, Phnom Penh, Cambodia (January 2025 – March 2026)
- Learning and Teaching Coordinator, University of Puthisastra, Phnom Penh, Cambodia (December 2022 – 2024)
- Higher Secondary School Teacher of English, Hun Sen Takhmao High School, Kandal, Cambodia (October 2017 – March 2026)
Professional Development:
- Advanced Specialist Certificate in Teaching Reading and Writing, SEAMEO Regional Language Centre, Singapore (2025)
- Advanced Specialist Certificate in Language Assessment, SEAMEO Regional Language Centre, Singapore (2024)
- Teacher Trainers Program, Arizona State University (Online) (2024)
- Training Workshop on Self-Assessment Report, Accreditation Committee of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, Cambodia (Online) (2024)
- Training Workshop on Implementation of Internal Quality Assurance System, Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, Siem Reap, Cambodia (2023)
- English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI), Ohio University (Online) (2023)
- Advanced Specialist Certificate in Teaching Listening and Speaking, SEAMEO Regional Language Centre, Singapore (2023)
- Certificate of Pedagogy in Teaching English, National Institute of Education, Phnom Penh, Cambodia (2017)
Volunteer Experience:
- Enumerator, Heat Wave Awareness Research Project, RainBirdGEO, Siem Reap, Cambodia (2025)
- Enumerator, Health Service Delivery Research Project, The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Battambang, Cambodia (2023)
Publications：
- Kaing, S., & Kol, R. (2023). Rethinking teaching and learning assessments in the 21st century. Cambodian Journal of Educational Research, 3(2), 78–90. https://doi.org/10.62037/cjer.2023.03.02.05
Academic Associations：
- N/A
Academic Conference Presentation：
- Kol, R. Rethinking Teaching and Learning Assessments in the 21st Century, 6th Cambodian ELT Conference, Institute of Foreign Languages, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, October 2024.
Language/ Skills：
- Khmer (Native), English (Fluent)
Awards：
- Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship Recipient (2026)
Message to Potential Candidates to Ogawa Seminar：
Greetings! If you are reading this message, it means you are interested in the Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies (GSICS) at Kobe University, particularly the seminar of Professor Keiichi Ogawa (Ogawa-Zemi).
With a background in education, I have been actively engaged in various educational quality improvement initiatives. I am currently a research student at GSICS under the supervision of Professor Ogawa. Joining Ogawa-Zemi has significantly broadened my perspective, allowing me to view education through a more global and policy-oriented lens.
Professor Ogawa brings valuable real-world insights from international institutions such as the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, and the United Nations agencies into the seminar. He also supports students in connecting their academic interests with career aspirations in these organizations. Moreover, Ogawa-Zemi serves as a dynamic platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange, where young researchers, experienced scholars, and professionals work together, support one another, and grow within their respective fields.
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